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Preventing Frozen Pipes

shutterstock_235425193As the temperature continues to drop, the pipes in your home are at risk of damage from freezing conditions. Low temperatures can cause your water pipes to freeze, and in some cases burst. Being prepared and informed may help you to avoid the messy and often expensive sue of frozen pipes.  The following tips can help you safeguard your home:

  • Keep garage doors closed if there are water supply lines in the garage.Keep garage doors closed if there are water supply lines in the garage.
  • Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing. Be sure to move any harmful cleaners and household chemicals up out of the reach of children.
  • When the weather is colder than normal outside, let the cold-water drip from the faucet served by exposed pipes. Running water through the pipe – even at a trickle – helps prevent pipes from freezing.
  • Keep the thermostat set to the same temperature both during the day and at night. By temporarily suspending the use of lower nighttime temperatures, you may incur a higher heating bill, but you can prevent a much more costly repair job if pipes freeze and burst.
  • If you will be going away during cold weather, leave the heat on in your home and set it to no lower than 55° F.

If you experience any issues or would like to discuss your current policy today, call us at (401) 728-3200 and we will be happy to help!